I am under pressure from the owner of a property in Gravesend to exchange within four weeks. What can I do to speed up matters?
In the event that you are under a tight deadline to complete it is advisable to make sure that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will make use of local relationships and insight. It is even conceivable that they could have handled previoushouses in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a Gravesend conveyancing lawyer. In addition, ensure that the lawyer is on the lender panel. It is understood that 18% of Gravesend conveyancing deals are held up or derailed after discovering a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. In many cases this discovery resulted in the transaction being frustrated by an average of three weeks. It is believed that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home sales every year. Almost all Gravesend conveyancing practices can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.
Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Gravesend?
Two types of professional can carry out conveyancing in Gravesend namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can administer the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or purchase of property. They are both duty bound to carry out Gravesend conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that all requirements and steps will be correctly adhered to.
We expect to receive a DIP from TSB this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do TSB recommend any Gravesend solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Gravesend solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the TSB conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and TSB through the process.
My offer was accepted on a house in Gravesend on 1/12/2025, valuation was booked 3 days after, all came back fine. Solicitor appointed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Principality and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Principality conveyancing panel. Are Principality entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Principality to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Principality conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
A colleague suggested that if I am buying in Gravesend I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Gravesend conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and detailing significant information about Gravesend around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Gravesend Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Gravesend.
How does conveyancing in Gravesend differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Gravesend approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in Gravesend usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Gravesend or who has acted in the same development.
I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-move-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Gravesend for under £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Gravesend, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will find you the right lawyer. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or phone us so that we can supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.
I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Gravesend it brings up many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for me?
The preferential method of finding the right conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Gravesend or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Gravesend differ, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of four fee estimates from varying types of conveyancers. Be sure to secure confirmation that the costs are guaranteed not to to be inflated.